AHF
Arapahoe
United States
9,143 km
5,682 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,143 km
5,682 mi / 4,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AHF GIG
Airport Name Arapahoe Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AHF GIG
ICAO Code K37V SBGL
City Arapahoe Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,273 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 40.340000, -99.910000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Arapahoe (AHF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapahoe Municipal Airport (AHF) in Arapahoe, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,143 kilometers (5,682 miles / 4,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:35 in Arapahoe, it's 22:35 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,245 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Arapahoe Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Arapahoe (AHF) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arapahoe Municipal Airport (AHF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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